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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842,915, 4,265,111.26 and 848,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842,915, 4,265,111.26 and 848,371 is: 1,272,776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842,915 : 4,265,111.26 = 848,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842,915/4,265,111.26 = 848,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842,915x = 4,265,111.26 × 848,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842,915x = 3,618,396,704,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,396,704,757.46/2,842,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,776.96

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